The Soldano Super Lead Overdrive isn't just another high gain tube head amp - it's much more than that. The cascading gain preamp design of this impressive firestop delivers a thick, juicy sizzle that lends itself to everything from whiskey-soaked electric blues and searing jazz fusion to tooth-shaking metal. And then there's the dynamic sensitivity of the SLO-100, which stands in there with the best of its boutique vocals brethren. This 100-watt, 2-channel amp head features simple yet eminently effective tone shaping, along with independent preamp gain and master volume controls to achieve harmonically overdriven tones at manageable levels. You also get a buffered effects loop for your pedals, while a variable slave output allows for effortless DI-ing. Beyond that, a rotary impedance selector lets you pair the SLO-100 with a myriad of speakers. The Soldano Super Lead Overdrive is constructed from premium military grade components for ultimate durability. Countless world-class guitarists swear by this modern classic. Try an SLO-100 for yourself, and you'll see why!
Super Lead Overdrive is renowned for its rich, harmoniously saturated gain and ultra-responsive tactile dynamics, and it was everywhere in the late 1980s and early 1990s - Eddie Van Halen on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge, Journeyman- Eric Clapton era, and just about everything Mark Knopfler has done since 1987 are just a few examples. In fact, a comprehensive list of SLO-100 users reads like a who's who of world famous guitarists - Lou Reed, Vivian Campbell, George Lynch, Gary Moore, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and a number of guitarists here at Sweetwater - the list goes on and on. And how does the SLO-100 get this wonderful sound? It all starts with four cascading stages of 12AX7 preamp gain. Your signal then passes through a stack of sounds derived from a modified American-style amp. Finally, 100 watts of 6L6 powered power supply is ready to submit your cabinet for bidding. If you've never experienced Soldano's Super Lead Overdrive, plug it in - you'll never look back!
Whatever type of tone you're trying to compose - rock, metal, contemporary blues - the Soldano SLO-100 can achieve it. The normal channel of this tube amplifier head produces crystal-clear cleans that can be razor-sharpened with the channel's Bright switch or drug through dirt with its Crunch switch. The SLO-100's Overdrive channel delivers super thick sound framed by a searing, high-octane sizzle. Reduce the gain and you'll experience inspiring bluesy sound with incredible tactile sensitivity. Increase the gain and you unleash absolute brutality. The two channels share the Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence and Depth controls which provide a great deal of sound shaping power. And a footswitch is provided for effortless, noise-free switching between channels.
The SLO-100 is packed with pro-level features that make it easy to integrate with the rest of your equipment. Its buffered tube effects loop lets you use it with your favorite effects pedals. Its slave control is an adjustable low-level output from the amp's output transformer that allows you to route your signal directly to a sound system or recording device. Pro tip: This isn't a charging box - make sure you have a speaker or dummy charge plugged into the amp as you walk in! The SLO-100 also features a rotary impedance selector that can accommodate 4, 8, or 16 ohm speakers.
All-Tube 2-Channel 100W Guitar Amplifier Head with Cascading Gain Preamp Design
Versatile sound lends itself equally well to contemporary rock, metal and blues
Dynamic sensitivity is in there with low gain amplifiers and boutique vocals
Normal channel produces crystal clear cleans that can be fine-tuned with the Bright and Crunch switches
Overdrive channel delivers super thick sound framed by a scorching, high-octane sizzle
Independent preamp gain and master volume controls to achieve harmonically overdriven tones at manageable levels
Both channels share Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence and Depth controls which provide great sound shaping power
Included footswitch allows effortless and noise-free switching between channels
Buffered tube effects loop for integrating your p effect pedals
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